Frankly I think the guy is giving poor advice. I can think of many scenarios where ignoring or disobeying the authorities will get you killed. Evacuation in the path of a hurricane or a wildfire comes to mind. I love his recommendation to rely on "multichannel networks of advice, information, and mutual aid." Like who? My drinking buddies? Grandma's sewing circle? The internet? Judging by the amount of hysteria the 'Net is the last place I want to turn for for calm, rational instruction.

Carefully weighing what the authorities are saying is one thing. Doing the opposite or ignoring them based on a freak occurance like 9-11 is another thing entirely.

Regards, Vince